x, 515 pages : 26 cm

"Successor to the classic work in shark studies, The Elasmobranch Fishes by John Franklin Daniel (first published 1922, revised 1928 and 1934), Sharks, Skates, and Rays provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of elasmobranch morphology. Coverage has been expanded from anatomy to include modern information on physiology and biochemistry. The new volume also provides equal treatment for skates and rays. The authors present general introductory material for the relative novice but also review the latest technical citations, making the book a valuable primary reference resource. More than 200 illustrations supplement the text."--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references and index

Systematics and body form / Leonard J.V. Compagno -- Integumentary system and teeth / Norman E. Kemp -- Endoskeleton / Leonard J.V. Compagno -- Muscular system: gross anatomy and functional morphology of muscles / Karel F. Liem, Adam P. Summers -- Muscular system: microscopical anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of Elasmobranch muscle fibers / Quentin Bone -- Digestive system / Susanne Holmgren, Stefan Nilsson -- Respiratory system / Patrick J. Butler -- Circulatory system: anatomy of the peripheral circulatory system / Ramʹon Muñoz-Chʹapuli -- Circulatory system: distrinctive attributes of the circulation of Elasmobranch fish / Geoffrey H. Satchell -- Heart / Bruno Tota -- Nervous system / Michael H. Hofmann -- Special senses / Horst Bleckmann, Michael H. Hofmann -- Rectal gland and volume homeostasis / Kenneth R. Olson -- Urinary system / Eric R. Lacy, Enrico Reale -- Female reproductive system / William C. Hamlett, Thomas J. Koob -- Male reproductive system / William C. Hamlett -- Checklist of living Elasmobranchs / Leonard J.V. Compagno

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